Occupational Therapist OTRL Incentives for New Hires - DV Therapy
Bakersfield, CA 93309
About the Job
DV Therapy -
We are offering a $1000 sign-on bonus and an additional $1000 relocation bonus!
We are hiring for the following Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant positions at DV Therapy:
We are hiring for the following Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant positions at DV Therapy:
- Part-time: 3 PM to 7 PM in-clinic COTA*
- Full-time: in-clinic COTA*
Unique work and schedule opportunities:
- Private practice with school-calendar schedule available.
- 10 months on with 2 months off, with payments spread out over 12 months
- Opportunities for increased rates given evening availability of 3 pm to 7 pm.
- STEPS program and opportunities for advancement.
Benefits:
- 401k, 4% match after 1 year
- Bilingual Bonus
- Weekly supervision
- Career advancement opportunities
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Reimbursement for CEUs annually
- Discounts on theme parks, movie tickets, and etc.
- Paid days off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision options provided
- Opportunity to work with a varied caseload
- Opportunity to work in a variety of professional settings (clinics, schools, nursing facilities, and homes)
- Opportunity for relocation bonus
- Limited paperwork
- Flexible hours
Company / Team Culture:
DV Therapy Inc. provides speech and language therapy and occupational therapy services in our clinic, schools, skilled nursing facilities, and home. We strive to serve the needs of the community with a focus on individuals with developmental disabilities, our therapists utilize the latest in evidence-based practice to provide stellar assessment and therapeutic services.
DV Therapy’s growing team of OTR/Ls and COTA/Ls in all locations work together to provide comprehensive support for parents and clients through self-care practices, sensory processing, modulation, integration approaches, and functional/purposeful activities to help the clients reach their goals. Primarily a pediatric client, there is the opportunity to work with the adult population with orthopedic and neuromuscular concerns, as well as school-based clients (OTR/Ls only). Occasionally, telehealth sessions will be utilized as well.
Responsibilities may include the following:
- Conduct screenings and assessments/evaluations
- Clinic-based (and school-related, OTR/L only) settings
- Plan and complete ongoing treatments
- Prepare progress reports within 6-month intervals and annual evaluations (school-based is usually every quarter or trimester)
- Complete and maintain client records
- Educate family members and other working professionals on a plan of care
- Engage in OT department expansion (including but not limited to OT programs, activities, events, in-services, training sessions)
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in occupational therapy working with pediatric population, particularly with children diagnosed with autism, developmental delay, etc.
- Ability to build therapeutic rapport with clients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Positive and patient demeanor, particularly with adaptation and modification during treatment and/or evaluation sessions
- Current NBCOT and California COTA/L or OTR/L license
Additional Requirements:
- Must have experience with the pediatric population in sensory integration, processing, and modulation.
- Preferably, has experience with adults in neuromuscular/orthopedic settings - preferred but not required
- Preferably, with feeding/swallowing experience and/or certification - preferred but not requried
Application Process Steps at DV Therapy:
- Phone Screen: Our team will reach out for a brief phone conversation to discuss your qualifications and interest in the position.
- Interview: Qualified candidates will be invited for an interview to further explore their skills, experiences, and alignment with the company culture.
- Character Reference / Background Check: Upon successful completion of the interview stage, candidates will undergo a character reference or background check as part of our standard hiring procedure.
- Job Offer: Exceptional candidates will receive a job offer outlining the terms of employment, including compensation, benefits, and start date.
- Hired: Once you accept the job offer, congratulations! You're officially part of the DV Therapy team.
Key Words: Occupational Therapy, OTR/L, occupational therapist, COTA, certificated occupational therapy assistant
Source : DV Therapy
